EFSA heats up debate on meat carcass regulations
Meat carcasses leaving the slaughterhouse could be transported at temperatures higher than the current regulations of 7°c, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for April 2, 2014
COMMODITY REPORTS: FAO
FAO: 2014 wheat production to drop amid record cereal trading
There are large supplies of cereal and record trade levels set for 2014, but world wheat production will drop by 2%, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Goya Foods fuels growth at PACK EXPO
Rapidly growing Latino foods producer Goya Foods is honing in on the latest technologies to fuel its expansion through connections made at PACK EXPO.
US-based racial harmony organisation calls on Denmark to withdraw non-stun slaughter ban
US-based non-profit organisation Foundation for Ethical Understanding (FFEU) has called on the Danish government to reverse its decision to ban non-stun slaughter.
FAO: Ukraine-Russia tensions and poor weather lead to sharp rise in food prices
Unfavourable weather conditions in the Asia, Brazil and the US, coupled with increased political tension in the Black Sea region have led to a steep increase in world food prices, says the FAO.
Allpax evaporative cooling retort cuts contamination
Allpax Products says its evaporative cooling retort, which cools products without expensive and time consuming refrigeration, is attracting the interest of processors who deal with large batches of product.
Russia extends pork ban to finished products
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has announced that, from 7 April 2014, the country is to impose temporary restrictions on the import of finished pork products from Lithuania and Poland.
Time for ten-a-day? UK scientists formulate compelling argument to extend ‘five a day’ message
Eating five portions of fruit and vegetables per day is not enough to ward off killer diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease, warn researchers.
Barry Callebaut restores growth as Petra integration advances
Barry Callebaut has returned to net profit growth in its half year results as it further integrates the cocoa ingredients business acquired from Petra Foods.
Cereal psychology: Mascot eye contact sparks consumer trust
Mascots on breakfast cereals that gaze directly into a consumer’s line of vision can spark trust; findings that researchers say could be used to fuel growth of better-for-you lines.
Reduce bread packaging by 20% with no shelf life impact: Study
Industrial bread manufacturers should stop over-packing bread because thinner plastic films do not impact shelf life standards, researchers say.
FAO: Nutrient deficiencies, stunted growth affect Europe and central Asia
Few may go hungry but vitamin and mineral deficiencies and health problems like growth stunting in children are widespread among the 53 countries of Europe and central Asia, according to the FAO.